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Golden Opportunity Days

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Golden Opportunity Days are a chance for primary school students in the Corinda State High School catchment area to explore the range of Excellence and other enrichment programs our school has to offer. These days focus on higher order thinking, critical thinking and collaboration.

These days are an experience for primary school students to feel more comfortable in a high school environment and gain practice in a number of unique subject areas.

Clic​k here to register your interest to attend one of our highly regarded Golden Opportunity Days. Please note, only the first 25 students will be accepted into each ​program.

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Frequently asked questions​​​​​

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2026 Programs of Excellence

Wednesday 26 February (Term 1) (2026 Enrolment)
Wednesday 25 June (Term 2) (2026 Enrolment)
Wednesday 17 September (Term 3) (2027 Enrolment - Registration Links Available in May)

This session is a workshop for students interested in trialling for the Dance Program of Excellence.
Students will participate in a range of workshops targeted at developing an appreciation of the body's ability to move in different ways. These workshops will allow students to engage with a variety of dance genres such as Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical and Musical theatre. They will explore new approaches to choreographing movement via innovative creative problem solving methods, whilst also developing technical skills by learning teacher devised routines. Students will also develop a greater understanding of safe dance practice through warm ups that aim to increase strength, refine body alignment and enhance flexibility and total fitness.

Cost: $25

Tuesday 25 February (Term 1) (2026 Enrolment)
Tuesday 20 May (Term 2) (2026 Enrolment)
Tuesday 12 August (Term 3) (2027 Enrolment - Registration Links Available in May)

This session is a trial for students interested in the Tennis Program of Excellence.
The day will focus on teamwork and principles of our Tennis Excellence Program. In our first session, players will participate in fast-paced team drills to develop their ability to train under pressure but still work as a group. Our Second Session will see our players teach basic biomechanical principals that we will use in our training sessions during the year. In our final session, we’ll implement match play and fun group games to finish. Students with a passion and experience in Tennis should register their interest.

Cost: $25

Tuesday 18 March, Term 1 - 2026 Enrolment (Girls only)
Thursday 20 March, Term 1 - 2026 Enrolment (Boys only)
Friday 6 June, Term 2 - 2026 Enrolment (Boys invite only)
Tuesday 19 August, Term 3 - 2027 Enrolment (Boys only), Registration Links Available in May
Thursday 21 August, Term 3 - 2027 Enrolment (Girls Only), Registration Links Available in May

This session is a trial for students interested in the Football Program of Excellence.
Students will participate in a variety of skill acquisition drills focusing on the core elements of the game as well as experience a strength and conditioning session. The sessions focus on the main attributes that aim to improve strength, mobility, and flexibility that are specific to Football related fitness.

Cost: $25

Monday 31 March (Term 1) (2026 Enrolment)
Wednesday 25 June (Term 2) (2026 Enrolment)
Wednesday 17 September (Term 3) (2027 Enrolment - Registration Links Available in May)

This session is a workshop for students interested in trialling for the Music Program of Excellence.
‘Creative Collaborations’ begins with students learning a contemporary piece to warm up the group and develop team work and encourage collaboration.Students will refine ensemble skills in new small ensemble contexts in a fun workshop tailored to assess students musicianship and sight reading skills. After Morning Tea, visiting students will participate in 'Peer Projects' where specialised CSHS Music Excellence students will mentor visitors as they address technique, expression and best practice around repertoire selection when playing an instrument for leisure. Students will rehearse and develop music alongside an expert musician. This session will include a Q and A with current students around what it is like participating in Music Excellence and Corinda’s band program. Finally, after Lunch, students will be treated to a composition and recording workshop where they will experiment with the Music department’s suite of Macbook Pros.

Cost: $32

Tuesday 11 March (Term 1) (2026 Enrolment)
Tuesday 3 June (Term 2) (2026 Enrolment)
Tuesday 5 August (Term 3) (2027 Enrolment - Registration Links Available in May)

This session is a workshop for students interested in trialling for the Visual Art Program of Excellence.
Students will experiment with contemporary art techniques and processes to manipulate a range of materials in a high school art classroom setting. They will solve innovative creative problems to produce an abstract artwork by the end of the day.

Cost: $35

Thursday 27 February (Term 1) (2026 Enrolment)
Thursday 22 May (Term 2) (2026 Enrolment)
Tuesday 9 September (Term 3) (2027 Enrolment - Registration Links Available in May)

This session is a workshop for students interested in trialling for the Culinary Program of Excellence.
Students will participate in a day in the kitchen. The day will involve hands-on activities, team work and of course delicious food. If you have a passion for working in a kitchen and designing food products this day is for you.

Cost: $35
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Last reviewed 17 February 2025
Last updated 17 February 2025